Miriam O’Callaghan confirmed this week that most of her hair isn’t her own – admitting she wears hair extensions.
In the last five years clip ins, microbeads and bonds have been a new must have accessory in showbiz.
New Irish brand Gold Fever Hair Extensions launched last month with a huge campaign starring Rosanna Davison and Georgia Salpa – proving the Irish are just as glamorous as the Hollywood crew.
Now that Miriam is on board too, we’ve listed Ireland Top 12 stars who wear hair extensions all the time.
1. Rosanna Davison
She just became the face of Gold Fever Hair Extensions alongside Georgia Salpa, but Rosanna has been wearing hair extensions for years.C
The blonde loves her long locks and is always happy to post selfies of her new batch of hair.
Like most celebs Rosanna turns to Ireland’s celebrity hair stylist Ceira Lambert – who installs the hair extensions for everyone on this list.
2. Vogue Williams
The wife of Brian McFadden has a tendency to change her hairstyle a lot – and that’s thanks to her hair extensions.
Just a few weeks ago Vogue chopped off all her hair and went for a messy bob.
But two weeks later Vogue was back with her long locks and had no problem telling fans she had got new extensions put in.
3. Kathryn Thomas
Although her hair isn’t that long, Kathryn Thomas does wear hair extensions to put volume in her hair.
The Carlow presenter is busy hosting Operation Transformation as well as The Voice of Ireland – so looking glamorous is apart of the job.
She’s never gone for long extensions, but her tresses always look thick and bouncy.
4. Lucy Kennedy
TV3 host Lucy Kennedy is one of the latest stars to join the trend.
The co-host of The 7 O’Clock Show recently headed to Ceira Lambert’s hair salon in Shankhill to transform her locks.
With shorter, finer hair before, Lucy now boasts a bouncy mane – perfect for TV.
5. Georgia Salpa
Also the face of new Irish brand Gold Fever, Georgia has been wearing hair extensions for years.
The half-Greek beauty has moved from different styles before, from soft brown to caramel blonde, but she always comes back to this dark brown.
The AR model is the queen of selfies and we love her hair shots.
6. Georgina Byrne
The wife of Nicky Byrne always looks flawless anyway, but she does get a little help when it comes to her hair.
The daughter of Bertie Ahern is one of Ireland’s most stylish ladies, and her tresses keep up the glamour.
Another long time fan of Ceira Lambert, Georgina has been wearing extensions for years.
7. Samantha Mumba
Even pregnant ladies need a bit of hair loving – and Samantha Mumba is still keeping up her hair routine.
The I Gotta Tell You singer jetted to Ireland two years ago for her first batch of extensions and keeps coming back ever since.
Another selfie lover on our list, Samantha is happy to show off her bouncy tresses.
8. Hazel O’Sullivan
From starring in Big Brother to posing in glamorous photo shoots, model Hazel O’Sullivan is another fan of big hair.
Whether stunning in a lingerie shoot or strutting her stuff at the World Championship Darts tournaments, Hazel always has her hair big and bouncy.
While based in London now Hazel often flies home to visit Ceira Lambert’s salon for new hair extensions, and is another star making the move to Gold Fever.
9. Una Healy
Since becoming a coach on RTE’s The Voice of Ireland, Una is all about the glam.
The Tipperary singer has always been a style queen since joining The Saturdays, and now it’s all about the hair.
Like Samantha Mumba, Una kept up her hair appointments during her pregnancy and has been showing off her thick locks backstage.
10. Roz Purcell
She’s one of Ireland’s top models, so long bouncy hair comes with the territory.
The Tipperary native has been getting hair extensions since competing in Miss Universe.
The AR model is known for her versatile photo shoots and having big hair always helps.
11. Aoife Walsh
Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh is in demand at the moment – with a Newbridge Silverware campaign and her first VIP Style Award nomination.
Another Tipperary beauty on our list Aoife has been getting her locks put in since competing in Miss World.
Always busy with photoshoots her naturally long red hair is thicker and more bouncy thanks to her hair extensions.
12. Stephanie Roche
She’s very knew to the showbiz scene, but footballer Stephanie Roche is already making her name as Ireland’s new style star.
And while she sports a shorter hair style Stephanie actually does have extensions in for volume.
Another fan of Gold Fever and Ceira Lambert, Stephanie has jumped on the band wagon too.
13. Claudine Keane
Being the wife of footballer Robbie Keane is one glamorous job – and Claudine always looks the part.
The Dublin model lives in LA with Robbie and their soon and looks like the perfect Californian girl.
From attending The Grammys this year to a host of Oscar parties Claudine has the perfect Hollywood style.
14. Nadia Forde
Nadia has been on the modelling scene in Dublin for years now, and like her fellow models she is also a long time fan of extensions.
Since entering the I’m A Celebrity jungle Nadia has shot for FHM and became the face of Match.com.
So having great hair is always a plus.
15. Lisa Madden
This year’s Miss Universe Ireland contestant Lisa Madden completely transformed before her world stage debut.
The former BINTM star got the latest batch of Gold Fever Hair Extensions installed before jetting to Florida to compete in the competition.
And while she didn’t win a place in the Top 10 she certainly won in the style stakes, and this hair was a perfect fit for her glamorous look.
